Riga Bobsleigh: 70-80km/h on Olympic Track

Most riders hit 80km/h on a wheeled sled down the Olympic track

You get strapped into a wheeled bobsled and raced down Riga's Olympic track at 70–80 km/h, with safety gear, an English-speaking guide and return transfers included. One ride, full course, no experience necessary.

Step-by-step itinerary

Experience adrenaline rush on bobsleigh track

• Arrive at official Olympic bobsled track
• Get your safety equipment
• Ride wheeled bobsleigh down track
• Reach speeds of 70 to 80 km/h
• Complete adrenaline pumping bobsleigh experience

The experience

You're dropping into the seat, the harness clicks tight, and then the track tilts forward. The wheeled bobsled picks up speed almost immediately, and suddenly you're not thinking about anything except the curve coming at you and the sound of the sled eating up the asphalt. Seventy to eighty kilometers an hour doesn't sound like much until you're actually moving that fast down a slope designed for winter athletes, with nothing between you and the track but a thin shell and momentum. The whole run takes minutes, but your hands are still shaking when you step out.

This is the same Olympic bobsled track used in winter, just without the snow: the grade, the banking, the technical sections are all real. You get the safety equipment before you ride, and then it's just you, the sled and the G-forces in the turns. The ride itself is one run down the full course, and that's the whole experience. No multiple laps, no building up to it. You get one shot, and it's enough. The speed catches most people off guard. The track's steeper than it looks from above.

It's not recommended if you have spinal injuries, but otherwise the physical demands are straightforward. You're sitting down the whole time, and the sled does the work.

What’s included

Your experience includes safety equipment, one ride down the full Olympic bobsled track, an English-speaking guide and return transfers.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and Sunday5 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Riga Stag Weekend

Is this one for you?Right for anyone chasing a genuine adrenaline hit on a real bobsled track, no snow required. The ride itself is short and intense, which is exactly what makes it memorable.

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Top questions

How fast does the bobsled actually go?

You'll reach 70 to 80 km/h on the wheeled sled. It's slower than winter bobsleds but fast enough to feel the G-forces in the turns.

Is this a real Olympic bobsled track?

Yes, it's Riga's official Olympic bobsled track. In summer, the sleds run on wheels instead of ice.

Do I need experience or special fitness?

No. The activity is suitable for all fitness levels. You sit in the sled while it races down the track.

What's included in the price?

Safety equipment, one ride down the full track, an English-speaking guide and return transfers.

Who shouldn't do this?

It's not recommended for people with spinal injuries due to the forces during acceleration and turns.